The SAS Survival Driver’s Handbook
The SAS Survival Driver’s Handbook
John Wiseman
How to stay safe and be confident on and off the road.Almost every family owns a car, and every year more vehicles are introduced on to roads which are already congested, adding to the danger and frustrations of motoring. Whether for commuting, shopping or dropping off school children, it is the very convenience of driving that makes it hazardous.Following the format of his worldwide bestselling SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK, whose sales have topped one million copies, and applying the world-class techniques and philosophies of the SAS, its former Chief Survival Instructor, Lofty Wiseman, shows how a little forethought and common sense can make motoring both safe and pleasurable.This book takes the reader through every area of the driving experience, from selecting and maintaining a car, planning a journey and carrying the right essentials to passenger safety and car security. In addition, it covers adverse driving conditions, breakdowns, defensive driving, accidents and first aid, long-distance driving, towing, driving off-road and abroad, and how to deal with road rage.This ebook contains the following accessibility features:• Linked contents lists for each chapter, making it easier to find key pieces of information.• Redesigned tables for reading on eink readers, mobile phones and via assistive technology.
Copyright (#ulink_2269af78-bb95-5e28-b721-65e630e5fc08)
HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd
1 London Bridge Street,
London SE1 9GF
This paperback edition 1998
First published as The SAS Driver’s Survival Handbook by HarperCollinsPublishers 1997
Copyright © John Wiseman 1997
John Wiseman asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.
The SAS is famous for its daring exploits, on land, sea, and in the air. Raiding Pebble Island, storming the Iranian Embassy, and forays into enemy territory in the Gulf War, are just a few of their success stories. Getting into action quickly is paramount, and most people are familiar with their parachuting capability. What is not generally known is that the Regiment also uses many types of land vehicle to strike swiftly anywhere in the world, often under the worse conditions imaginable.
As well as driving in Arctic wastes, and negotiating the searing heat of the desert, the Regiment uses special driving skills for immediate response to any terrorist threat. This book is based on these skills, learnt over the course of many years spent perfecting these techniques in training and operations.
HarperCollinsPublishers has made every reasonable effort to ensure that any picture content and written content in this ebook has been included or removed in accordance with the contractual and technological constraints in operation at the time of publication.
Source ISBN 9780002558327
Ebook Edition © SEPTEMBER 2018 ISBN: 9780007509683
Version: 2018-10-01
Dedication (#ulink_5730af63-2ad0-53ac-996e-78bd3a41b550)
I dedicate this book to
MARILYN
WHO IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ME
Contents
Cover (#ueb285594-8933-57cc-914f-1e320d02d791)
Title Page (#ud9388fc1-903d-54fd-a285-c0dcaaf465af)
Copyright (#ulink_185ecc73-a86f-58a8-a241-099c87ece7ab)
Dedication (#ulink_e308333f-3939-5dd8-a28b-320895874dd2)
Foreword (#ulink_385e1204-8d98-597c-b866-c11900d25ece)
1 (#ulink_1ebc413c-90a4-51d1-8a79-2ac757264168)
ESSENTIALS (#ulink_1ebc413c-90a4-51d1-8a79-2ac757264168)
RULES AND REGULATIONS (#ulink_8cdb0e66-f44d-5d1b-af7c-28b8dce116c8)
FIT TO DRIVE
Disabled drivers
SELECTING A CAR
Size
Economy
Performance
New or secondhand?
Where to buy
Inspecting a used car
Test drive
Documentation checks
LEGAL PAPERWORK
Registration Documents
Road tax
Insurance
SURVIVAL KITS
2
SAFE DRIVING
SAFE CAR
Accident prevention:
Mirrors
Lights
Horn
Anti-lock brakes
Stability
Four-wheel drive
Crash protection:
Seat belts
Child restraints
Airbags
Steering wheels and columns
Head restraints
Side-impact bars
Bull bars
Load restraints
SAFE DRIVER
Alertness:
Alcohol
Drugs
Medical conditions
Stress
Fatigue
Distractions
Awareness
Attitude:
Road rage
Speeding
Tailgating
Anticipation
SURVIVAL KITS
SAFETY CHECKS
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
3
VEHICLE SECURITY
CAR CRIME
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Alarms
Immobilizers
Tracking/recovery systems
Mechanical devices
Locks
DETERRENTS
Etching
Vehicle watch
BASIC PRECAUTIONS
PARKING
VANDALIZED!
STOLEN!
SECURITY CHECKLIST
4
BAD-WEATHER DRIVING
ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Be prepared!
See and be seen
FOG
NIGHT
BRIGHT SUNSHINE
VEHICLE HANDLING
SKIDDING
Why skids occur
Skid prevention
Correcting skids
Skid pans
SNOW AND ICE
Preparing for winter
Winter motoring survival kit
Stuck in snow
Stranded!
RAIN
Driving in rain
Aquaplaning
FLOODS
Driving through flood water
HIGH WINDS
Coping with crosswinds
Rules for bad-weather driving
5
MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Vehicle components
Service intervals
FIRST PARADE
WEEKLY SERVICE
Tool kit
Garage hazards
Exterior checks
Engine compartment checks
Winter maintenance
KEEPING IT CLEAN
Automatic car washes
Manual car wash
Chips and scratches
Waxing
Rust prevention
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Choosing a garage
DIY servicing
Preparing for the MOT
FAULT FINDING
Diagnosing faults
6
EMERGENCY!
BREAKDOWNS
Vital equipment
Action plan
Parking in a safe place
Motorway breakdowns
ROADSIDE REPAIRS
Fuel system
Overheating
Low oil pressure
Punctures
Changing a wheel
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jump leads
Push start
Towing
EMERGENCY!
Brake failure
Jammed accelerator
Windscreen shattering
Fire
Submerged in water
Stuck on a level crossing
ACCIDENTS
FIRST AID
INSURANCE CLAIMS
7
PERSONAL SECURITY
REDUCING THE RISKS
Basic precautions
Security on the move
UNDER ATTACK
Road rage
Hitch hikers
Being followed
Forced to stop
Joy riders
Caught in a crowd
BREAKDOWNS AND ACCIDENTS
Being a good Samaritan
BE STREETWISE
Using reasonable force
Offensive weapons
8
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
MOTORING DRILL
HAZARD RECOGNITION
Visual skills
Mirrors
Signalling
Risk evaluation
Anticipation
A driving plan
COURSE
SPEED
STEERING
GEAR CHANGING
DEALING WITH HAZARDS
Cornering
Overtaking
COMMON ACCIDENT SCENARIOS
Reversing
Parked cars
Cyclists
Pedestrians
Junctions
Roundabouts
Avoiding a head-on collision
9
EVASIVE DRIVING
TARGET SELECTION
COUNTERING THE THREAT
High security
A top security vehicle
Searching the vehicle
SURVEILLANCE & COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE
RISK LIMITATION
Securing the route
UNDER FIRE
Attack recognition
Countering surprise
Vehicle escort drills
Breakdowns
AMBUSHED!
Evasive manoeuvres:
Two-point turn
J-turn
U-turn
Handbrake turn
ESCAPE ROUTES
TAKEN HOSTAGE
10
LONG JOURNEYS
MOTORWAY DRIVING
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Sunburn and heat exhaustion
Motion sickness
LOADING THE CAR
The luggage compartment
Roof racks
Loading a roof rack
Roof boxes
CARAVANS AND TRAILERS
The towing vehicle
Weight limits
Loading the caravan
Caravan safety tips
Hitching up
Unhitching
TOWING TECHNIQUES
Changing direction
Overtaking
Reversing
Snaking
TRAVELLING ABROAD
Red tape
Planning your trip
Essential accessories
Hire cars
Ferries
DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE
11
OFF-ROAD DRIVING
BECOMING AN OFF-ROADER
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Transmission systems
Locking hubs
Ground clearance
DRIVING A 4WD
ROUGH TERRAIN
Mud
Driving in wheel tracks
Fording deep water
Dust and sand
Subkah
Steep hills
Pinnacles
Tobogganing
Rocky ground
RECOVERY
Towing
Winching
EXPEDITIONS
Supplies and equipment
12
READING THE SIGNS
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
Maps
Motorway travel
Route cards
Lost!
Route planners
Navigating
READING THE ROAD
Road markings
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Junctions
Road layout
Priority signs
Speed restrictions
Hazards
Level crossings
LOOKING FOR CLUES
Accessible Table
Acknowledgements
Other Books By
About the Publisher
Foreword (#ulink_2460b11c-30f6-5810-90e9-db0cbf117f6c)
Almost every family owns a car. In fact, it is not uncommon to find several vehicles per household, which means that every year more cars are introduced on to our congested roads, adding to the dangers and frustrations of motoring. The sheer volume of traffic results in gridlock and long delays. Drivers become impatient, and sometimes reckless, as they try to beat the jam and get to their destination on time. The result is that accidents that need never happen claim lives on a daily basis.
Motoring must be safe, and with a little forethought and common sense it can be. You don’t need to be an expert mechanic to maintain your car in prime condition, and anyone who has passed the driving test has the capability to master the advanced skills required for defensive driving. The aim of this book is to teach safe, easy-to-learn techniques and instil the confidence you need to be able to drive anywhere safely.
If you need an incentive to learn, think about the thousands of people who are killed or maimed in road traffic accidents every year. The majority of victims will claim that their accident was someone else’s fault. They may even be right — but that’s no consolation when lives have been lost or ruined.
You have it in your power to prevent yourself becoming a victim. In the chapters that follow, I will take you through the dangers that face the modern motorist and teach you the safest strategies for dealing with them. Between us we will make the roads a safer place and bring the enjoyment back into motoring.
John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman
Hereford 1997
WARNING
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate at the time of going to press. No responsibility can be accepted by the publishers or the author for any prosecutions or proceedings brought or instituted against any person or body, or any loss or damage, caused by reliance upon the accuracy of the information. When using electrical, or other motor vehicle equipment, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s, or dealer’s, warranty must be regarded as paramount.
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John Wiseman
How to stay safe and be confident on and off the road.Almost every family owns a car, and every year more vehicles are introduced on to roads which are already congested, adding to the danger and frustrations of motoring. Whether for commuting, shopping or dropping off school children, it is the very convenience of driving that makes it hazardous.Following the format of his worldwide bestselling SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK, whose sales have topped one million copies, and applying the world-class techniques and philosophies of the SAS, its former Chief Survival Instructor, Lofty Wiseman, shows how a little forethought and common sense can make motoring both safe and pleasurable.This book takes the reader through every area of the driving experience, from selecting and maintaining a car, planning a journey and carrying the right essentials to passenger safety and car security. In addition, it covers adverse driving conditions, breakdowns, defensive driving, accidents and first aid, long-distance driving, towing, driving off-road and abroad, and how to deal with road rage.This ebook contains the following accessibility features:• Linked contents lists for each chapter, making it easier to find key pieces of information.• Redesigned tables for reading on eink readers, mobile phones and via assistive technology.
Copyright (#ulink_2269af78-bb95-5e28-b721-65e630e5fc08)
HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd
1 London Bridge Street,
London SE1 9GF
This paperback edition 1998
First published as The SAS Driver’s Survival Handbook by HarperCollinsPublishers 1997
Copyright © John Wiseman 1997
John Wiseman asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the nonexclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this e-book on screen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins e-books.
The SAS is famous for its daring exploits, on land, sea, and in the air. Raiding Pebble Island, storming the Iranian Embassy, and forays into enemy territory in the Gulf War, are just a few of their success stories. Getting into action quickly is paramount, and most people are familiar with their parachuting capability. What is not generally known is that the Regiment also uses many types of land vehicle to strike swiftly anywhere in the world, often under the worse conditions imaginable.
As well as driving in Arctic wastes, and negotiating the searing heat of the desert, the Regiment uses special driving skills for immediate response to any terrorist threat. This book is based on these skills, learnt over the course of many years spent perfecting these techniques in training and operations.
HarperCollinsPublishers has made every reasonable effort to ensure that any picture content and written content in this ebook has been included or removed in accordance with the contractual and technological constraints in operation at the time of publication.
Source ISBN 9780002558327
Ebook Edition © SEPTEMBER 2018 ISBN: 9780007509683
Version: 2018-10-01
Dedication (#ulink_5730af63-2ad0-53ac-996e-78bd3a41b550)
I dedicate this book to
MARILYN
WHO IS THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND ME
Contents
Cover (#ueb285594-8933-57cc-914f-1e320d02d791)
Title Page (#ud9388fc1-903d-54fd-a285-c0dcaaf465af)
Copyright (#ulink_185ecc73-a86f-58a8-a241-099c87ece7ab)
Dedication (#ulink_e308333f-3939-5dd8-a28b-320895874dd2)
Foreword (#ulink_385e1204-8d98-597c-b866-c11900d25ece)
1 (#ulink_1ebc413c-90a4-51d1-8a79-2ac757264168)
ESSENTIALS (#ulink_1ebc413c-90a4-51d1-8a79-2ac757264168)
RULES AND REGULATIONS (#ulink_8cdb0e66-f44d-5d1b-af7c-28b8dce116c8)
FIT TO DRIVE
Disabled drivers
SELECTING A CAR
Size
Economy
Performance
New or secondhand?
Where to buy
Inspecting a used car
Test drive
Documentation checks
LEGAL PAPERWORK
Registration Documents
Road tax
Insurance
SURVIVAL KITS
2
SAFE DRIVING
SAFE CAR
Accident prevention:
Mirrors
Lights
Horn
Anti-lock brakes
Stability
Four-wheel drive
Crash protection:
Seat belts
Child restraints
Airbags
Steering wheels and columns
Head restraints
Side-impact bars
Bull bars
Load restraints
SAFE DRIVER
Alertness:
Alcohol
Drugs
Medical conditions
Stress
Fatigue
Distractions
Awareness
Attitude:
Road rage
Speeding
Tailgating
Anticipation
SURVIVAL KITS
SAFETY CHECKS
SAFETY IN THE GARAGE
3
VEHICLE SECURITY
CAR CRIME
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
Alarms
Immobilizers
Tracking/recovery systems
Mechanical devices
Locks
DETERRENTS
Etching
Vehicle watch
BASIC PRECAUTIONS
PARKING
VANDALIZED!
STOLEN!
SECURITY CHECKLIST
4
BAD-WEATHER DRIVING
ADVERSE CONDITIONS
Be prepared!
See and be seen
FOG
NIGHT
BRIGHT SUNSHINE
VEHICLE HANDLING
SKIDDING
Why skids occur
Skid prevention
Correcting skids
Skid pans
SNOW AND ICE
Preparing for winter
Winter motoring survival kit
Stuck in snow
Stranded!
RAIN
Driving in rain
Aquaplaning
FLOODS
Driving through flood water
HIGH WINDS
Coping with crosswinds
Rules for bad-weather driving
5
MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Vehicle components
Service intervals
FIRST PARADE
WEEKLY SERVICE
Tool kit
Garage hazards
Exterior checks
Engine compartment checks
Winter maintenance
KEEPING IT CLEAN
Automatic car washes
Manual car wash
Chips and scratches
Waxing
Rust prevention
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Choosing a garage
DIY servicing
Preparing for the MOT
FAULT FINDING
Diagnosing faults
6
EMERGENCY!
BREAKDOWNS
Vital equipment
Action plan
Parking in a safe place
Motorway breakdowns
ROADSIDE REPAIRS
Fuel system
Overheating
Low oil pressure
Punctures
Changing a wheel
EMERGENCY STARTING
Jump leads
Push start
Towing
EMERGENCY!
Brake failure
Jammed accelerator
Windscreen shattering
Fire
Submerged in water
Stuck on a level crossing
ACCIDENTS
FIRST AID
INSURANCE CLAIMS
7
PERSONAL SECURITY
REDUCING THE RISKS
Basic precautions
Security on the move
UNDER ATTACK
Road rage
Hitch hikers
Being followed
Forced to stop
Joy riders
Caught in a crowd
BREAKDOWNS AND ACCIDENTS
Being a good Samaritan
BE STREETWISE
Using reasonable force
Offensive weapons
8
DEFENSIVE DRIVING
MOTORING DRILL
HAZARD RECOGNITION
Visual skills
Mirrors
Signalling
Risk evaluation
Anticipation
A driving plan
COURSE
SPEED
STEERING
GEAR CHANGING
DEALING WITH HAZARDS
Cornering
Overtaking
COMMON ACCIDENT SCENARIOS
Reversing
Parked cars
Cyclists
Pedestrians
Junctions
Roundabouts
Avoiding a head-on collision
9
EVASIVE DRIVING
TARGET SELECTION
COUNTERING THE THREAT
High security
A top security vehicle
Searching the vehicle
SURVEILLANCE & COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE
RISK LIMITATION
Securing the route
UNDER FIRE
Attack recognition
Countering surprise
Vehicle escort drills
Breakdowns
AMBUSHED!
Evasive manoeuvres:
Two-point turn
J-turn
U-turn
Handbrake turn
ESCAPE ROUTES
TAKEN HOSTAGE
10
LONG JOURNEYS
MOTORWAY DRIVING
HOLIDAY TRAVEL
Sunburn and heat exhaustion
Motion sickness
LOADING THE CAR
The luggage compartment
Roof racks
Loading a roof rack
Roof boxes
CARAVANS AND TRAILERS
The towing vehicle
Weight limits
Loading the caravan
Caravan safety tips
Hitching up
Unhitching
TOWING TECHNIQUES
Changing direction
Overtaking
Reversing
Snaking
TRAVELLING ABROAD
Red tape
Planning your trip
Essential accessories
Hire cars
Ferries
DRIVING ON THE WRONG SIDE
11
OFF-ROAD DRIVING
BECOMING AN OFF-ROADER
KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Transmission systems
Locking hubs
Ground clearance
DRIVING A 4WD
ROUGH TERRAIN
Mud
Driving in wheel tracks
Fording deep water
Dust and sand
Subkah
Steep hills
Pinnacles
Tobogganing
Rocky ground
RECOVERY
Towing
Winching
EXPEDITIONS
Supplies and equipment
12
READING THE SIGNS
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
Maps
Motorway travel
Route cards
Lost!
Route planners
Navigating
READING THE ROAD
Road markings
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Junctions
Road layout
Priority signs
Speed restrictions
Hazards
Level crossings
LOOKING FOR CLUES
Accessible Table
Acknowledgements
Other Books By
About the Publisher
Foreword (#ulink_2460b11c-30f6-5810-90e9-db0cbf117f6c)
Almost every family owns a car. In fact, it is not uncommon to find several vehicles per household, which means that every year more cars are introduced on to our congested roads, adding to the dangers and frustrations of motoring. The sheer volume of traffic results in gridlock and long delays. Drivers become impatient, and sometimes reckless, as they try to beat the jam and get to their destination on time. The result is that accidents that need never happen claim lives on a daily basis.
Motoring must be safe, and with a little forethought and common sense it can be. You don’t need to be an expert mechanic to maintain your car in prime condition, and anyone who has passed the driving test has the capability to master the advanced skills required for defensive driving. The aim of this book is to teach safe, easy-to-learn techniques and instil the confidence you need to be able to drive anywhere safely.
If you need an incentive to learn, think about the thousands of people who are killed or maimed in road traffic accidents every year. The majority of victims will claim that their accident was someone else’s fault. They may even be right — but that’s no consolation when lives have been lost or ruined.
You have it in your power to prevent yourself becoming a victim. In the chapters that follow, I will take you through the dangers that face the modern motorist and teach you the safest strategies for dealing with them. Between us we will make the roads a safer place and bring the enjoyment back into motoring.
John ‘Lofty’ Wiseman
Hereford 1997
WARNING
Great care has been taken to ensure that the information contained in this book is accurate at the time of going to press. No responsibility can be accepted by the publishers or the author for any prosecutions or proceedings brought or instituted against any person or body, or any loss or damage, caused by reliance upon the accuracy of the information. When using electrical, or other motor vehicle equipment, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The terms and conditions of the manufacturer’s, or dealer’s, warranty must be regarded as paramount.
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Прочитайте эту книгу целиком, купив полную легальную версию (https://www.litres.ru/john-wiseman/the-sas-survival-driver-s-handbook/) на ЛитРес.
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John Wiseman
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О книге: How to stay safe and be confident on and off the road.Almost every family owns a car, and every year more vehicles are introduced on to roads which are already congested, adding to the danger and frustrations of motoring. Whether for commuting, shopping or dropping off school children, it is the very convenience of driving that makes it hazardous.Following the format of his worldwide bestselling SAS SURVIVAL HANDBOOK, whose sales have topped one million copies, and applying the world-class techniques and philosophies of the SAS, its former Chief Survival Instructor, Lofty Wiseman, shows how a little forethought and common sense can make motoring both safe and pleasurable.This book takes the reader through every area of the driving experience, from selecting and maintaining a car, planning a journey and carrying the right essentials to passenger safety and car security. In addition, it covers adverse driving conditions, breakdowns, defensive driving, accidents and first aid, long-distance driving, towing, driving off-road and abroad, and how to deal with road rage.This ebook contains the following accessibility features:• Linked contents lists for each chapter, making it easier to find key pieces of information.• Redesigned tables for reading on eink readers, mobile phones and via assistive technology.